Art season starting in Essex

Published 12:00 am, Wednesday, April 10, 2013

ESSEX >> The Essex Art Association is starting the 2013 season with the juried show "Focus."

This is open to all artists over 18. Out of over 200 entries 80 will be chosen.

Featured in the Exit Gallery will be Jean Dalton. Early in life she developed an unwavering interest in the making of art. She started her basic art education with the practice of classical realism in a variety of media. Over the years non objective abstract painting became a great motivation in stretching the creative boundaries.

Whether abstract or figurative the challenges in creating original art are many and she is energized by painting her ideas. Colors, textures, accidental shapes and moods inspire her and she hopes that the excitement, joy, energy and beauty she feels is somehow communicated to the viewer.

The Essex Art Association is a nonprofit seasonal gallery established in 1946 and serving the community with art from traditional to cutting edge. An opening reception is on May 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. Public welcome. This show will run from May 4 through May 25. Gallery is open from 1 to 5 every day except Tuesdays.